Eyeglasses and Aging
May 12th 2017
Growing older is part of life. There are disadvantages—like weakening bodies—and benefits—like greater wisdom and confidence. Of the many things that come with age, changing eyesight is one that shouldn’t be ignored.
Eye exams are arguably more important as you get older. Regular checkups are good for everyone, but vision becomes worse with age, and so the older you are, the more punctual you should be about your eye exams. The possibilities for macular degeneration, cataracts, and more are higher for aging people. Waiting for symptoms to become obvious before seeing a doctor could be a serious mistake, as could treating your eyesight as something that will always be there for you.
Take precautions when it comes to your eyes as you age. Start with your general health; the healthier you are, the better everything, including your eyesight, will be. Ask your doctor about foods and supplements that are factually beneficial for your eyesight.
Rest your eyes. All of us, older generations included, stare at devices and screens for large parts of the day. Give your eyes a rest—close them, massage them, use a warm compress on them. Remember to always wear sunglasses out of doors and stay in the shade as much as possible.
Keep your prescription updated and use good glasses. Don’t get cheap lenses if you can afford good ones, and make sure your glasses are functioning well. You don’t want glare, scratches, and other things interfering with your eyesight.
See your eye doctor more than once per year. Don’t wait until your prescription need renewing, or until something is very wrong. Add one extra visit per year, just to be safe. Go more often if your doctor feels it is necessary.
Find what you need for eyeglasses at Speert. Once you’ve seen your doctor, come get what you need to keep your eyesight excellent at any age.
